CVE-2011-2779
CVE-2011-2779 is a low-severity vulnerability in Hp Windows Event Log Smartconnector with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.6)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-264
- Affected product: Hp Windows Event Log Smartconnector
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Windows Event Log SmartConnector in HP ArcSight Connector Appliance before 6.1 uses world-writable permissions for exported report files, which allows local users to change or delete log data by modifying a file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-0770.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2011-2779?
- Windows Event Log SmartConnector in HP ArcSight Connector Appliance before 6.1 uses world-writable permissions for exported report files, which allows local users to change or delete log data by modifying a file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-0770.
- How severe is CVE-2011-2779?
- CVE-2011-2779 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated low severity.
- Is CVE-2011-2779 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2011-2779?
- CVE-2011-2779 primarily affects Hp Windows Event Log Smartconnector. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2011-2779?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2011-2779 published?
- CVE-2011-2779 was published on 2011-07-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (7)
- cpe:2.3:a:hp:windows_event_log_smartconnector:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:hp:arcsight_c1000_appliance:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:hp:arcsight_c1300_appliance:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:hp:arcsight_c3200_appliance:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:hp:arcsight_c3400_appliance:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:hp:arcsight_c5200_appliance:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:hp:arcsight_c5400_appliance:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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